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How are earthquakes at continental plate boundaries different from earthquakes at mid-ocean ridges?(1 point)
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They begin closer to Earth’s surface.
They begin closer to Earth’s surface.
They are longer in duration.
They are longer in duration.
They begin deeper in Earth’s crust.
They begin deeper in Earth’s crust.
They are shorter in duration.
They are shorter in duration.
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They begin deeper in Earth’s crust.
Explanation: Mid-ocean ridge quakes are shallow (tensional, near the surface), while continental plate-boundary quakes (especially at convergent/subduction zones) can originate much deeper.
Explanation: Mid-ocean ridge quakes are shallow (tensional, near the surface), while continental plate-boundary quakes (especially at convergent/subduction zones) can originate much deeper.
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